Name of the RescueBTG Greyhound Rehoming SAFull Name of the OwnerAngela WebbOwner's email addressbtg.greyhounds@bigpond.comOwner's phone number0423465516Full Name of the second Owner (if a partnership)Second owner's email addressSecond owner's phone numberSuburbSalisbury Downs StateSAPostcode5108
Rescue Details
What is the Mission Statement of your Rescue?Providing retired racing greyhounds foster care and preparing them for adoption and life outside of racing How long has your rescue been operational?5-7 yearsIs your RescueAn Independent RescueIs your rescue an Approved Rehoming Organisation and on the NSW Office of Local Government List (see their website)NoDoes your rescue hold a 17(1c) which your rescue is exempt from the lifetime-registration fee?NoDoes your rescue post on the following platforms? (tick all that applies)Petrescue.com, Facebook, InstagramWhat is your Social Media account name (handle) for each platform you are using?BTG Greyhound Rehoming SAHow many foster volunteers do you have? (they may not all have a rescue pet at the one time)Less than 10Do you need Volunteers to also fulfill the following media roles?Be Admin on your Facebook Carers Group, Create a Facebook Foster Carers Group with Learning Guides, Twitter ContentOther? Please specifyDo you need Volunteers to also fulfill the following roles?Transport, Administration, Collection of food and supplies from ARC, Dog Training and Obedience Training, Foster Care Training, Holiday Care for fostered petsOther? Please specifyHow many pets do you rescue and rehome per year?50Are your rescued pets in YOUR name or the Owner's Name?Other (please specify)Other? Please specifyIn our name but the trainers in the industry hold them until we can take them. Then they are transferred What's kinds of pets do you rescue? (TICK all that apply)Puppy (6 wks - 1 year), Adult Dogs (over 1 year old)Do you rescue dogs, mainlyLargeWhere do your pets come from?Council Animal Shelters (Pounds), Private SurrendersIf Other, please specifyGreyhound racing industry
Vet & Foster Details
Where is your vet of choice located? If you use, more than one vet, please complete this box and the next box and so on.Adelaide plains vet 2nd vet of choiceBlake’s crossing vet - Tiver rd 3rd vet of choiceBlake’s crossing vet - Blake’s crossing 4th vet of choiceSeaton vet Do you have an Emergency Vet Hospital of choice?Blake’s crossing vet Do you have a Specialist Vet of choice?Adelaide plains vet Do you have an Out-of-Area Critical Care Vet/Hospital of choice?Do you require your Foster Carers to conduct a "meet & greet"Yes, however all payments and paperwork are carried out by the RescueIf you have another process for meet & greets, please specifyMultiple meet & greet- one at foster home, one at potential owner home On average, how long do your Foster Carers care for pets in need (tick all that apply)4 - 6 weeks, Over 8 weeks, Emergency Care, includes caring TEMPORARILY for a pet while we find a Foster Carer, e.g. 1-5 daysIf Other, please specifyDo you require your Foster Carers to sign a Contract of Care?No, just ID, and photos of backyard and fencing., Other (please specify)If Other, please specifyFoster care application before fostering and approval Does your rescue have a Foster Carers Group on Facebook?YesIf yes, please provide a link to the Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1272847012839037/?ref=share_group_linkDo you provide any of the following information to new and/or existing Foster CarersFactsheets regarding your Foster Caring Procedures, Factsheets on Animal Care in the Foster Home, Other (please specify)If Other, please specify24/7 contact to founder and coordinator Does your rescue provide an Induction Program for new Foster Carers?NoDoes your rescue provide face-to-face training for new Foster Carers or any other face-to-face training during the year?We are putting this in place What equipment should your foster carers have at home to foster?Bedding, Bowls, Towels/BlanketsWhat other equipment should your Foster Carers have that is not mentioned in the question above?Baby gates and babygate playpen for initial foster care start Do you require a foster carer to care for pets that areRecovering from vet surgery or injury, To provide respite for other foster carers to give them a breakWhat experience would you like your foster carers to have (with dogs)?Train a puppy/dog to walk on lead correctly using heal, stop, sit, Enrichment using games and redirection methods, A reasonable knowledge of reading a dogs body language for cues, How to correctly introduce dogs to each other, How to provide socialisation for a dog, Experience with large breed dogs, None, we provide trainingDoes your rescue work with a Dog Trainer?Yes, free of chargeIf Other, please specifyWhat experience would you like your foster carers to have (with cats)?Communication with our Foster Carers is MAINLY throughFB Messenger, Texting privately, Phone Conversations, EmailThe Foster Care Interview will be. Please tick all that apply.Over the phone, In person, Messenger / Text MessagingIf you have another process for interviews, please specifyHouse visit by our volunteer to check the yard and ensure it is safe and appropriate for a greyhound Will the Rescue emergency contact person be available (TICK all that apply)24/7 availably for animals that need medical attention, that are in an unsafe situation or have escaped etc.If Other, please specifyDoes your rescue allow Foster Carers that live in an apartment? Tick all that applyYes, any size dog, as long as the Foster Carer is at home to give regular toilet breaks and exercise twice a day.If Other, please specifyWhat is your policy on Foster to Adoption? Please all that applyFoster Carers will be given first choiceIs there anything else that you would like Foster Carers to know about your Rescue?